Empowering Social Workers

Download or read book An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work written by Elizabeth A. Segal and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-01-23 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Segal, Gerdes, and Steiner's AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK, 4E, International Edition introduces you to the social work profession and describes the role of social worker in the social welfare system. Through case studies, personal stories, and exercises, this social work text helps you apply the concepts and truly understand what it means to be a social worker. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the fourth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).